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ROBINSON, Timothy (B/M)

DC # 393789

DOB: 08/27/66

First Judicial Circuit, Escambia County, Case #89-1139

Sentencing Judge: The Honorable Nickolas P. Geeker

Attorneys, Trial: Barry W. Deroset and Michael J. Pitts – Private

Attorney, Direct Appeal: Laura E. Keene – Private

Attorneys, Collateral Appeals: Bill Jennings, Mark S. Gruber, and Maria Perinetti – CCRC-M

Date of Offense: 09/20/88

Date of Sentence: 09/26/89

Circumstances of Offense:

Timothy Robinson was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of Derek Devan Hill, Michael Alfonso Douglass, Michael Anthony McCormack, and Mildred Jean Baker.

Timothy Robinson, Michael Coleman, Bruce Frazier, and Darrell Frazier were members of the “Miami Boys,” which was a drug organization in Pensacola, Florida. Members of the Miami Boys moved a safe containing drugs and money to Michael McCormick’s home. Derek Hill and Michael Douglas stole the drugs and money while it was being stored at McCormick’s home. They gave the stolen goods to Darlene Crenshaw to keep safe.

On 08/18/88, Robinson, Coleman, Bruce Frazier, and McCormick forced their way into the residence of Hill and Douglas. Hill and Douglas were both there, as were Crenshaw and Amanda Merrell. Robinson, Coleman, Frazier forced Hill, Douglas, Crenshaw, Merrell, and McCormick to take off their clothes and jewelry and then bound them with electrical cords. Darrell Frazier, then, brought Mildred Baker, the girlfriend of McCormick to the residence of Douglas and Hill.

Robinson demanded to know the location of the money and drugs. When no one answered, he started stabbing Hill. Crenshaw, at this point, agreed to take them to where she had hidden the money and drugs. She showed the Frazier brothers where the money and drugs were hidden and then she escaped. During this time, Coleman and Robinson sexually assaulted Merrell and Baker.

The Frazier brothers returned to the apartment. Coleman and Robinson shot and stabbed the remaining prisoners. At this point, the Frazier brothers, Coleman, and Robinson left the apartment. Amanda Merrell, who had been sexually assaulted, stabbed, and shot, survived and contacted the authorities. The other remaining prisoners died at the scene.

Additional Information:

Prior Incarceration in Florida
Offense Date	Offense	Sentence Date	County	Case No.	Sentence Length
6/17/81	Burglary: Unoccupied Structure (or Attempted)	10/09/81	Dade		2 Years
6/17/81	Burglary: Unoccupied Structure (or Attempted)	02/11/85	Dade	8118316	5 Years
6/17/81	Grand Theft: $300 to $20,000	02/11/85	Dade	8118316	5 Years
6/24/81	Burglary: Unoccupied Structure (or Attempted)	02/11/85	Dade	8117786	5 Years 6 Months
6/24/81	Grand Theft: $300 to $20,000	02/11/85	Dade	8117786	5 Years 6 Months

Codefendant Information:

Bruce Frazier (Escambia County # 98-1140)

On 07/17/91, Bruce Frazier was sentenced for crimes that occurred on 09/20/88. Frazier received five 50-year sentences for Second-Degree Murder, Attempted First-Degree Murder, Kidnapping, Burglary involving Assault, and Robbery with Deadly Weapon. He received a 30-year sentence for Conspiracy to Traffic Cocaine.

Coleman (Escambia County # 98-1139)

On 09/29/89, Michael Coleman was sentenced for crimes that occurred on 09/20/88. Coleman was sentenced to Death for First-Degree Murder. He was sentenced to four Life sentences for Kidnapping, Sexual Battery with a Deadly Weapon, Armed Burglary, and Robbery with a Deadly Weapon. Coleman also received a 30-year sentence for Attempted First-Degree Murder.

Trial Summary:

02/28/89 Robinson was indicted on the following counts:

Count I: First-Degree Murder

Count II: First-Degree Murder

Count III: First-Degree Murder

Count IV: First-Degree Murder

Count V: Attempted Murder

Count VI: Armed Kidnapping

Count VII: Armed Kidnapping

Count VIII: Armed Kidnapping

Count IX: Armed Kidnapping

Count X: Armed Kidnapping

Count XI: Armed Kidnapping

Count XII: Armed Sexual Battery

Count XIII: Armed Sexual Battery

Count XIV: Conspiracy to Traffic in Cocaine

Count XV: Armed Burglary

Count XVI: Armed Robbery

Count XVII: Armed Robbery

06/01/89 Robinson was found guilty on all counts charged in the indictment.

06/02/89 Upon advisory sentencing, the jury voted 6 to 6 for Life.

09/26/89 Judge Geeker overrode the jury recommendation.

Robinson was sentenced as follows:

Count I: First-Degree Murder – Death

Count II: First-Degree Murder – Death

Count III: First-Degree Murder – Death

Count IV: First-Degree Murder – Death

Count IX: Armed Kidnapping – Life

Count V: Attempted Murder – 30 Years

Count VI: Armed Kidnapping – Life

Count VII: Armed Kidnapping – Life

Count VIII: Armed Kidnapping – Life

Count X: Armed Kidnapping – Life

Count XI: Armed Kidnapping – Life

Count XII: Armed Sexual Battery – Life

Count XIII: Armed Sexual Battery – Life

Count XIV: Conspiracy to Traffic in Cocaine – 30 Years

Count XV: Armed Burglary – 30 Years

Count XVI: Armed Robbery – Life

Count XVII: Armed Robbery – Life

Appeals Summary:

Florida Supreme Court – Direct Appeal

FSC #74,945

610 So. 2d 1288 (Fla. 1992)

10/30/89 Appeal filed.

06/25/92 FSC affirmed the conviction and sentence.

10/15/92 Rehearing denied.

11/16/92 Mandate issued.

Florida Supreme Court – Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

FSC #79,043

598 So. 2d 77 (Fla. 1992)

12/15/91 Petition filed.

02/13/92 Petition denied.

United State Supreme Court – Petition for Writ of Certiorari

USSC #93-6974

510 U.S. 1170 (U.S. 1994)

11/08/93 Petition filed.

02/28/94 USSC denied the petition.

Circuit Court – 3.850 Motion

CC# 89-1139

07/03/95 Motion filed.

04/19/00 Amended Motion filed.

09/09/09 Motion denied.

Florida Supreme Court – 3.850 Appeal

FSC# 09-1860

(Pending)

09/29/09 Appeal filed.

Florida Supreme Court – Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

FSC# 10-695

(Pending)

04/14/10 Petition filed.

Factors Contributing to the Delay in Execution of Sentence:

The 3.850 Motion has been pending for more than six years. According to the Escambia County Circuit Court, the delay was due to confusion over representation and funding and the defendant filing multiple Pro Se pleadings, including motions for DNA testing and time extensions.

Case Information:

Robinson filed his Direct Appeal in the Florida Supreme Court on 10/30/89. The issues addressed included that the trial court erred in denying motions for a continuance and a change of venue, in not severing the Coleman and Robinson trial, in not suppressing DNA testimony, and in overriding the jury’s recommendation of a life sentence. Robinson also argued that prosecutor acted in an inflammatory manner by placing the knives on the bench of the jury box and that his due-process rights were violated because he was shackled during the proceedings. The Florida Supreme Court did not find errors that warranted reversing the conviction or sentence and affirmed the conviction and sentence on 06/25/92. Rehearing was denied on 10/15/92. A mandate was issued on 11/16/92.

Robinson filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus in the Florida Supreme Court on 12/15/91. The petition was denied on 02/13/92.

On 11/08/93, Robinson filed a Petition for Writ of Certiorari in the United States Supreme Court. The petition was denied on 02/28/94.

Robinson filed a 3.850 Motion in the Circuit Court on 07/03/95. The motion was denied on 09/09/09.

On 09/29/09, Robinson filed a 3.850 appeal in the Florida Supreme Court. This case is currently pending.

On 04/14/10, Robinson filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus in the Florida Supreme Court. This case is currently pending.

Institutional Adjustment:

DATE DAYS VIOLATION LOCATION

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10/30/89 30 DISOBEYING ORDER FSP

11/21/90 0 SPOKEN THREATS FSP

04/09/91 30 DISOBEYING ORDER FSP

05/26/91 180 UNARMED ASSAULT FSP

06/17/91 30 DISOBEYING ORDER FSP

09/07/91 30 POSS OF CONTRABAND FSP

09/29/91 30 MISUSE OF STATE PROP FSP

10/06/91 60 DISOBEYING ORDER FSP

10/16/91 60 LYING TO STAFF FSP

02/06/93 0 ASSAULTS OR ATTEMPT FSP

03/05/93 0 MAIL VIOLATIONS UNION C. I.

04/19/93 0 DISRESP.TO OFFICIALS UNION C. I.

07/12/93 0 DISOBEYING ORDER UNION C. I.

07/13/93 0 DISORDERLY CONDUCT UNION C. I.

09/20/93 0 FAILURE TO COMPLY UNION C. I.

06/02/94 0 SPOKEN THREATS UNION C. I.

06/02/94 0 DISRESP.TO OFFICIALS UNION C. I.

06/14/94 0 DISRESP.TO OFFICIALS UNION C. I.

06/29/94 0 DISRESP.TO OFFICIALS UNION C. I.

07/01/94 0 DISOBEYING ORDER UNION C. I.

07/05/94 0 DISRESP.TO OFFICIALS UNION C. I.

07/31/94 0 DISRESP.TO OFFICIALS UNION C.I.-MED.

07/31/94 0 INCITING RIOTS UNION C.I.-MED.

08/21/94 0 DISOBEYING ORDER UNION C. I.

09/12/94 30 DISOBEYING ORDER FSP

10/20/94 0 OBSCENE PROFANE ACT FSP

10/28/94 0 DISORDERLY CONDUCT FSP

12/21/94 0 DISRESP.TO OFFICIALS FSP

12/28/94 0 DISOBEYING ORDER FSP

05/16/95 0 DISOBEYING ORDER FSP

10/07/95 0 DISOBEYING ORDER UNION C. I.

10/08/95 0 DISOBEYING ORDER UNION C. I.

11/22/95 0 DISOBEYING ORDER UNION C. I.

03/02/96 0 SPOKEN THREATS UNION C. I.

03/22/96 0 DISOBEYING ORDER UNION C.I.-MED.

05/07/96 0 DISOBEYING ORDER UNION C. I.

06/06/96 0 SEX ACTS UNION C.I.-MED.

09/20/96 0 DISRESP.TO OFFICIALS UNION C.I.-MED.

10/28/96 60 SPOKEN THREATS UNION C. I.

11/01/96 0 DISOBEYING ORDER UNION C.I.-MED.

05/28/97 0 DISRESP.TO OFFICIALS UNION C. I.

06/30/97 0 FIGHTING UNION C. I.

07/01/97 0 DISRESP.TO OFFICIALS UNION C. I.

12/18/97 0 DISOBEYING ORDER UNION C. I.

06/02/98 0 DEST. OF ST. PROP. UNION C. I.

06/18/98 0 DISRESP.TO OFFICIALS UNION C. I.

07/15/98 0 DISRESP.TO OFFICIALS UNION C. I.

10/22/98 0 POSS OF NEGOTIABLES UNION C. I.

03/01/99 0 DISRESP.TO OFFICIALS UNION C. I.

11/01/99 0 DISOBEYING ORDER UNION C. I.

02/15/00 0 DISOBEYING ORDER UNION C. I.

03/09/00 0 DISRESP.TO OFFICIALS UNION C. I.

03/11/00 0 DISORDERLY CONDUCT UNION C. I.

03/30/00 180 POSS OF WEAPONS UNION C. I.

03/31/00 0 POSS OF WEAPONS UNION C. I.

06/23/00 0 DISRESP.TO OFFICIALS UNION C. I.

06/24/00 0 INCITING RIOTS UNION C. I.

06/30/00 0 DISRESP.TO OFFICIALS UNION C. I.

01/27/01 0 DISOBEYING ORDER UNION C. I.

04/07/01 0 DISRESP.TO OFFICIALS UNION C. I.

05/27/01 0 DISRESP.TO OFFICIALS UNION C. I.

06/09/01 0 DISOBEYING ORDER UNION C. I.

02/27/02 0 DISRESP.TO OFFICIALS UNION C. I.

02/28/02 0 DISORDERLY CONDUCT UNION C. I.

04/18/02 0 POSS OF CONTRABAND UNION C. I.

07/11/03 0 DISOBEYING ORDER UNION C. I.

07/12/03 0 DISOBEYING ORDER UNION C. I.

03/01/04 0 DISOBEYING ORDER UNION C. I.

03/04/04 0 DISOBEYING ORDER UNION C. I.

06/14/04 0 SPOKEN THREATS UNION C. I.

06/14/04 0 DISOBEYING ORDER UNION C. I.

06/29/04 0 DISOBEYING ORDER UNION C. I.

11/22/04 0 SPOKEN THREATS UNION C. I.

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Report Date: 03/02/02 SQ

Approved: 04/17/02 WS

Updated: 04/22/10 EMJ